Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 24.4 km
- Source
- USGS
Taiwan
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M4.1 Earthquake near Taiwan (Taiwan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Taiwan (Taiwan) on July 22, 2026 at 20:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
7774aea6a4974b64aee8aeb3240e5b379bd82f72
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
24.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 20:57:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Taiwan
Source
usgs
Coordinates
23.56130,
121.57380
Temperature
25.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
24.4 km
24.4 km — close to the regional average (25.9 km)
Regional average: 25.9 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 169 Catalogue entries
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